1 Timothy 2:9

New International Reader's Version

In the same way, I want the women to be careful how they dress. They should wear clothes that are right and proper. They shouldn’t wear their hair in very fancy styles. They shouldn’t wear gold or pearls. They shouldn’t wear clothes that cost a lot of money.

Cross References

Genesis 24:53

He brought out gold and silver jewelry and articles of clothing. He gave all of them to Rebekah. He also gave expensive gifts to her brother and her mother.

2 Kings 9:30

Jehu went to Jezreel. Jezebel heard about it. So she put makeup on her eyes and fixed her hair. Then she looked out of a window.

Esther 5:1

On the third day Esther put on her royal robes. She stood in the inner courtyard of the palace. It was in front of the king’s hall. The king was sitting on his royal throne in the hall. He was facing the entrance.

Psalm 149:4

The Lord takes delight in his people. He awards with victory those who are humble.

Proverbs 31:22

She makes her own bed coverings. She is dressed in fine linen and purple clothes.

Proverbs 31:25

She puts on strength and honor as if they were her clothes. She can laugh at the days that are coming.

Proverbs 7:10

A woman came out to meet him. She was dressed like a prostitute and had a clever plan.

Isaiah 3:16

The Lord continues, “The women in Zion are very proud. They walk along with their noses in the air. They tease men with their eyes. They sway their hips as they walk along. Little chains jingle on their ankles.

Isaiah 61:4

They will rebuild the places that were destroyed long ago. They will repair the buildings that have been broken down for many years. They will make the destroyed cities like new again. They have been broken down for a very long time.

Jeremiah 2:32

Does a young woman forget all about her jewelry? Does a bride forget her wedding jewels? But my people have forgotten me more days than anyone can count.

Jeremiah 4:30

What are you doing, you who are destroyed? Why do you dress yourself in bright red clothes? Why do you put on jewels of gold? Why do you put makeup on your eyes? You make yourself beautiful for no reason at all. Your lovers hate you. They want to kill you.

Matthew 11:8

If not, what did you go out to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? No. People who wear fine clothes are in kings’ palaces.

1 Timothy 2:10

Instead, they should put on good works as if good works were their clothes. This is proper for women who claim to worship God.